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Post by frankfurt gull on Jun 4, 2014 18:18:53 GMT
My earliest memories of Plainmoor were watching matches from the "Cowshed", I can still remember a Tommy Northcott diving header thudding into the back of the Ellacombe End net. I later moved to the Mini-Stand, those were the days! My favourite chant was always "Oggi Oggi Oggi" (might have been "Uggi Uggi Uggi" but I´m sure others will know which version is right). There was a large fan known as "Wurzel" who bellowed out the first call, a great chant as it was unique to Torquay United and everybody joined in. Oggi or Uggi we now have the Oggy Pasty Shops. How about a "new" chant of Oggy Oggy Oggy for next season. We need a good set of bellows to lead off the chant on a match day. Any volunteers?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2014 20:00:51 GMT
Whenever I saw it in print in the 1960s I'm sure it was written "Oggie, oggie, oggie!" It was explained to me as relating to a Cornish pasty. I also somehow got the idea that it had its origins from Hellfire Corner, Redruth rugby ground.
Lo and behold, there's even a Wiki article where the spelling is "Oggy, oggy, oggy!"
This cross-references to the Australian version: "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!". I certainly remember hearing that watching cricket in Australia in 1994/95.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2014 8:04:22 GMT
I think you should both wait for the club to make an official announcement. I've also heard the rumours that it'll be 'Oggy Oggy' on the front of the shirts rather than WTS next season, but for the moment it's still just speculation that this is the mega sponsorship deal many are hoping for. Until the ink is dry on the agreement who's to say that Samsung won't yet come back with a counter offer (#Samsungulls). A programme for £3, or go for the 'Programme and Pasty' deal at £4 ? While I applaud these new initiatives, I can't see how the proposed 'Generation Game' style half time entertainment will work, or how we'll appreciate the intricacies of speed crimping of the pastry unless pictures are relayed onto the big screen. Still, Colwyn Bay FC's future loss is our gain, and with Max Boyce conducting the 50/50 draw as well as leading a half time singalong, before his evening Live@Plainmoor performance, it sounds like a season we can really get our teeth into.  |
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Post by chelstongull on Jun 5, 2014 9:27:08 GMT
The pasties would need to be Ivor Dewdneys, with a large one (the size of your head) coming in at £2.60.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 14:50:19 GMT
I'm sure I read somewhere that it goes back to the days before toilets, when all "waste" was thrown out the window. If you were going to throw said "waste" out of the window you shouted "Auggi, auggi, auggi" or words to that effect. If there was anybody below the window they shouted "oi,oi,oi" so they didn't get dumped on. If nobody shouted from below the window, they threw it! Or am I talking shit?
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Post by bluedragon on Jun 9, 2014 20:26:26 GMT
I'm sure I read somewhere that it goes back to the days before toilets, when all "waste" was thrown out the window. If you were going to throw said "waste" out of the window you shouted "Auggi, auggi, auggi" or words to that effect. If there was anybody below the window they shouted "oi,oi,oi" so they didn't get dumped on. If nobody shouted from below the window, they threw it! Or am I talking shit?In the French-influenced - but unplumbed - streets of Edinburgh the equivalent but more sophisticated shout would have been " garde à l'eau" (" look out for the water") but I don't think they waited for a response! That has now become " gardyloo" and perhaps the origins of the word " loo"? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 8:13:33 GMT
I'm sure I read somewhere that it goes back to the days before toilets, when all "waste" was thrown out the window. If you were going to throw said "waste" out of the window you shouted "Auggi, auggi, auggi" or words to that effect. If there was anybody below the window they shouted "oi,oi,oi" so they didn't get dumped on. If nobody shouted from below the window, they threw it! Or am I talking shit?In the French-influenced - but unplumbed - streets of Edinburgh the equivalent but more sophisticated shout would have been " garde à l'eau" (" look out for the water") but I don't think they waited for a response! That has now become " gardyloo" and perhaps the origins of the word " loo"?
Somehow, I can't see the inhabitants of Edinburgh shouting "garde a l'eau!" when they threw something out of the window...more like "see you Jimmy!" {smilling smilly}
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2014 9:35:04 GMT
Somehow, I can't see the inhabitants of Edinburgh shouting "garde a l'eau!" when they threw something out of the window...more like "see you Jimmy!" {smilling smilly} Well, Edinburgh was the focus of the Scottish Enlightenment. Three centuries ago, admittedly, but there may still be parts of Edinburgh where such refinement persists. Possibly more in rugby union and cricket circles, mind. But you could say there are enlightening experiences ahead for both Hearts and Hibs next season. "Sacré Cœur" as they may or may not say down Gorgie way. |
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Post by chelstongull on Jul 30, 2016 12:15:44 GMT
Very excellent Ivor Dewdeny (large) pasty for lunch.
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Post by Jon on Jul 30, 2016 13:08:23 GMT
Very excellent Ivor Dewdeny (large) pasty for lunch. From Newton Abbot? Have you stored a few crumbs in your beard for later? |
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Post by chelstongull on Jul 30, 2016 13:54:40 GMT
Very excellent Ivor Dewdeny (large) pasty for lunch. From Newton Abbot? Have you stored a few crumbs in your beard for later? Newton Abbot and I have a pasty free beard to boot. |
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